好意
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Base noun form. Used to express kindness, favor, or courteous intentions in social contexts. Example: 『彼は好意を示した』 (kare wa koui o shimeshita, 'He showed good will').
Theme
At a community volunteer event, User and their neighbor Yoshiko are discussing acts of kindness and helping others.
好意
こうい
good will / favor / courtesy
Culture & SocietyTraditions & Customs
Memory Hook
Imagine someone showing 'good will' by offering you a favor. Think of 'ko-i' (好意) as 'kind offer' — it sounds like 'courtesy' in action!
Cultural Note
In Japan, showing 『好意』 (koui, 'good will') is important in social interactions, often expressed through small favors or polite gestures to maintain harmony.
Forms
Base: 好意Base noun form. Used to express kindness, favor, or courteous intentions in social contexts. Example: 『彼は好意を示した』 (kare wa koui o shimeshita, 'He showed good will').